Where Amor Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amor Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56576, 56515. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amor Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Amor Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 32%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Amor Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Amor Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Amor Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Amor Township, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Amor Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.4% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Amor Township’s likely range; Amor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56576, 56515, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Amor Township adults…
Amor Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Amor Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Amor Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Amor Township
No hospital or community health center in Amor Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Amor Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Amor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Amor Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Amor Township does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Amor Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Amor Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Amor Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Everts Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dead Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Otter Tail Township | — | — | — | — |
Maine Township, Everts Township, Dead Lake Township and Otter Tail Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amor Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amor Township
Why doesn’t Amor Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amor Township.
What hospital is closest to Amor Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Amor Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amor Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.